I'm so happy to be joining Jessica Sporn in a blog hop featuring one of her designs for Stencil Girl Products. Today I'm using the Borders stencil along with Natasha May, Maria McGuire, Maggie Nemetz, and Judy Shea.
You might wonder if I used the right stencil at first glance, because I didn't use it as a border at all... I chose to use one section repeatedly and randomly across the pages to add interest and texture to my background.
I started by adhering bits of leftover 6X6 Basic Grey papers to a spread in my Dyan Reaveley art journal, and then added layers of Distress Paints. After the blues dried, I dry brushed white in places, and it looked like this:
Next I used a makeup wedge to sponge white paint in places through the Borders stencil:
I used more stencils in the background before pulling out some extra large Donna Downey stamps (Delicate Flowers measures 8" and the word 'dream' measures 4") and inking them with a mix of Archival ink and Distress Paints. I love that the DD stamps are sized so well to fit the DR journal.
I added tiny stickers to spell 'big' and heat set the sentiment below with clear embossing powder:
Washi tape down the middle, more stencils and paint all around:
I really enjoyed using Jessica's Border stencil this way. She has a fabulous collection out with Stencil Girl. Be sure to see her blog and visit the other people in the hop.
Simon Says Stamp and Show is looking for participants to use a stamp they love but don't regularly use, and for this project I chose a small delicate flower from Wendy Vecchi's Studio 490 (She Created Art) line. It fits in perfectly as filler between the XL Donna Downey stamps.
Thank you for stopping by!
Marjie
Just beautiful Marjie! Love your technique with the embossing powder too!
Posted by: Jessica Sporn | 02/27/2013 at 08:51 AM
Really gorgeous journal page. I love how subtle you made the stencil look in the background. It gives an interesting layer and depth. :)
Posted by: NatashaMay | 02/27/2013 at 09:06 AM
Marjie.. what a page. These colors are right up my ally. Love driving along with you.
Posted by: Judy Shea | 02/27/2013 at 09:15 AM
Marjie, I love what you've done! Gorgeous colors...the teal and the purple with bits of green are so amazing together. Beautiful journal pages!
Posted by: Maggie Nemetz | 02/27/2013 at 09:37 AM
Marjie -- fantastic us of the borders in an all over background for your page....YOu can really see them shine through even though the effect is subtle at the same time. xox
Posted by: Corrine | 02/27/2013 at 09:37 AM
This is just gorgeous. I love the layers and the colors and the stamping--but that's just YOU!
Posted by: Barbara Ford | 02/27/2013 at 09:39 AM
Lovely journal page and I think it is great how you used the stencil! Fabulous layers! Hugs!
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Posted by: Terry | 02/27/2013 at 10:47 AM
Now that is one AWESOME journal page Marjie!! There are so many elements to keep the eye moving--love it! My favorite part is the word dream. It literally looks like the page is ripped away down deep behind it!
Posted by: Maria McGuire | 02/27/2013 at 10:49 AM
Beautiful pages, those stencils are good, too! Valerie
Posted by: Valerie-Jael | 02/27/2013 at 11:15 AM
Marjie...this is absolutely stunning!!!! I love, love LOVE it! I'm going to see if I can find a local supplier for this stencil as well, it's beautiful.
Posted by: Julie G. | 02/27/2013 at 11:28 AM
I never think to heat emboss something on an art journal page. Duh! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Barbara Ford | 02/27/2013 at 12:50 PM
Marjie it's a wonderful page, love every detail.
Posted by: Silvia | 02/27/2013 at 02:32 PM
Hi Marjie ...this is so beautiful. I love the colours and layers you have created. I am so in awe of your journalling. Than you for the kind comments you leave on my blog. They are so appreciated as your are such a talented, inspiring crafter
Hugs Annie x
Posted by: Annie | 02/27/2013 at 02:49 PM
Hi Marjie, your page is gorgeous, love the blue and the way you have layered up using the stencils. So much to look at and so beautiful. Hugs, Anne x
Posted by: Redanne | 02/27/2013 at 02:51 PM
A whole lot of gorgeous here! What stunning stencils (you're very bad for my credit card!)... and such glorious colours too, especially those flowers in pinks and purples. This is way up there with some of my favourites of yours - beautiful!
Alison x
Posted by: butterfly | 02/27/2013 at 03:55 PM
Oh that Jessica is fantastic! Love this stencil! Your use of it is fantastic! Love the torn papers and stamping too! The blue, of course,is so you, so rich and so wonderful! I love these pages, and the sentiment perfect! Thanks for stamping with us this weeks at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
Posted by: Anita Houston | 02/27/2013 at 04:27 PM
Love the stencils and I love the way you used them on your page. Thanks for sharing how you did this one. Thanks for the inspiration Marjie!!
Posted by: Claudine C | 02/27/2013 at 04:57 PM
Stunning! Love how you used the border stencil- shows how versatile those designs are!
Posted by: Carolyn Dube | 02/27/2013 at 05:14 PM
Marjie...your art journal pages are so cool! I love that stencil that you've used to create such cool patterns in your background. I also love the wispy purple flowers. The white accents in the background also give nice contrast. You are a master at art journaling! Thanks so much for sharing your art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
Posted by: Candy Colwell | 02/27/2013 at 05:40 PM
The pages look great Marjie...lovely stencils!!!
Have fun, Alie :-)
Posted by: Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries | 02/27/2013 at 05:47 PM
Fabulous pages Marjie, wonderful layers of colour and interest. Wonderful stencilled background and I love the added flowers. The white highlights are a wonderful touch. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
Posted by: Tracy Evans | 02/27/2013 at 06:50 PM
yummy Marjie! Love how you used the stencil. The ways you create depth are just amazing! Love the "message" too!
Posted by: Teresa Jaye | 02/27/2013 at 08:26 PM
You are so amazing!! This is gorgeous! I loveeeeee the colors!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | 02/27/2013 at 08:37 PM
ohhh girl, lovin' that color. i find myself gravitating towards the blues and greens all the time. awesome journal spread..... :-)
Posted by: Micki | 02/27/2013 at 09:23 PM
Fantastic colours, I love this page Marjie! x
Posted by: Alison/craftytrog | 02/28/2013 at 12:24 AM